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Luis Arraez had two hits and two RBIs in his Philadelphia Phillies debut, helping the team defeat the Washington Nationals 5-0 for their fourth consecutive win.

Former jockey Robby Albarado, who won the Preakness twice, has died at age 52.

U.S. host cities are demanding reimbursement from FIFA, claiming the international soccer governing body hasn’t distributed funding earmarked for operational projects for this year’s World Cup.

UEFA has warned FIFA that it may take legal action over Gianni Infantino’s abandoned plan to bring private investors into a company controlling future World Cup business.

Allan Nascimento was found unresponsive after suffering an apparent heart attack.

A new judicial ruling clarifies a legal decision that won’t extend to football players who signed professional contracts and later tried to back out of their deals.

Levi Wyatt, a former college football standout who played for the Jackson State Tigers and McNeese State Cowboys, has died. He was 23.

Jakob Butturff, an eight-time Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour champion, died unexpectedly on July 31 at the age of 32, according to the PBA.

FIFA is now scrapping plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors following global criticism.

Taysom Hill made a name for himself with the New Orleans Saints as a “Swiss Army Knife" for the franchise serving as a valued asset on offense as a runner, passer, and receiver.

Reports indicate LeBron James, newly signed to the Philadelphia 76ers, may choose to live in New York City rather than Philadelphia, prompting mixed reactions from local fans and realtors.

LeBron James, who played in Philadelphia as a teenager, has now signed with the Sixers, an event described as unprecedented in Philly sports history.